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This 1988 BMW M5 was sold new in Barrington, Illinois and spent time in Oklahoma before it was brought to California in 2002 where it has remained since. The car received substantial refurbishment work in 2016, with reportedly over $50k in receipts detailing the work performed. The car was repainted its factory Schwarz following the fitment of a used set of M-Tech bumpers, and a custom set of HRE wheels were ordered. The tan interior was reupholstered at a cost of over $8k, and additional updates are detailed below. Power comes from a 3.5L inline-six paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. A Carfax report has been provided by the selling dealer, and the car is offered with a clean California title.

The cosmetic overhaul in 2016 included the fitting of a set of used M-Tech bumpers along with new window guides, door seals, exterior trim, and other assorted components. The car was given a $5800 glass out repaint, followed by a paint correction and polish. Some scratches are noted on the lower edge of the front bumper.

A custom set of gold HRE wheels sized 18×8″ in the front and 18×9″ in the rear were ordered along with “JMFP” logo center caps, chrome lug nuts, and a set of Continental ExtremeContact DW tires.

The interior received over $8k in work including refurbished front seats, new seat leather, a new headliner, a recovered center console, dyed door panels, and new shift and e-brake boots. The three-spoke M-Tech steering wheel shows minimal wear, and interior electronics are said to function properly. The odometer shows 141,005 miles, and approximately 200 miles have been put on the car since the restoration work.

Power comes from a 3.5L S38B35 inline-six that received a new oil pan gasket, idler arm, timing case gasket, oil cooler lines, engine mounts, tensioner, ceramic coated header, and TMS performance chip in mid-2016. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that had a new clutch installed less than 500 miles ago, and multiple additional service records are included in the sale.

The brakes were overhauled using new calipers, lines, pads, and fluid during the rest of the mechanical work last year, and new swaybars were installed. Multiple undercarriage photos have been provided detailing the condition of the chassis and suspension components.

Numerous records are included in the sale and shown below, and a custom E28 car cover is also included.

A clean Carfax has been provided showing no accidents or other issues. Both a cold start and driving video can be seen below.